Overview
Embark on an unforgettable motorcycle adventure through Northern Tanzania, blending off-road thrills, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural and wildlife encounters. This tour is designed for riders seeking an immersive experience. The tour provides a mix of rugged trails, scenic tarmac roads, cultural connections, and a traditional safari experience.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Arusha
- Service of a guide, mechanic, and support vehicle
- Enjoy a ride through less-traveled road and admire the scenic views
- Visit Chemka Hot Springs
- Visit Tarangire National Park for a one-day safari
- Guided walk at the Lake Natron area in a serene morning
- 7 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Transfer to accommodation - Welcome briefing: safety, cultural context, bike orientation
Day 2: Arusha - Marangu (~140 kilometers / 87 miles)
- Depart from iRideArusha HQ - Scenic ride to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, visit to Chemka Hot Springs - Overnight in Marangu area with mountain views
Day 3: Marangu - West Kilimanjaro (~130 kilometers / 81 miles)
- Ride through conservation lands and local villages - Wildlife sightings and views of the Great Rift Valley - Evening at a lodge in the wild plains under Kilimanjaro backdrop
Day 4: West Kilimanjaro - Lake Natron (~240 kilometers / 149 miles)
- Adventurous riding day crossing through the Rift Valley - Mix of dirt/gravel and paved sections - Arrive in eco-lodge near Lake Natron surrounded by volcanic landscapes
Day 5: Lake Natron - Mto Wa Mbu (Karatu area) (~160 kilometers / 99 miles)
- Morning guided lake walk - Ride through Rift Valley plains up into greener highlands - Cultural stop in Mto Wa Mbu before overnight in Karatu
Day 6: Mto Wa Mbu - Tarangire Game Reserve (safari day)
- Leave bikes behind for a full-day 4×4 safari - Game drive in Tarangire with vibrant wildlife and elephant herds - Return to lodging near Karatu / Manyara region
Day 7: Mto Wa Mbu - Arusha (~109 kilometers / 68 miles)
- Final ride back toward Arusha over scenic terrain - Enjoy closing sunset ride through less-traveled backroads - Farewell dinner and evening at Arusha accommodation
Day 8: Departure from Arusha
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home
Ride Details
- Terrain
- Mixed - rural tarmac, gravel, and some rugged dirt tracks
- Bike
- rental bike, included (Kibo 250 cc)
- Mileage
- ~954 kilometers / 593 miles
- Daily rides
- 109 - 240 kilometers / 68 - 149 miles
- Riding gear
- not included, please bring your riding gear
- Meals
- Lunch and dinner on the first and last day, 3 meals a day on all other days
What's included
- Guide & mechanic support
- Support vehicle
- Motorcycle rental (Kibo 250cc)
- Motorcycle insurance
- Lunch and dinner on the first and last day, 3 meals a day on all other days
- Park fees
- 7 nights accommodation
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport / hotel transfers (can be arranged at an extra cost)
- Tips / gratuities to the guide and at lodges
- Soda / alcohol
Accommodation
All accommodations emphasize local culture and the surrounding landscapes.
Food
Lunch and dinner on the first and last day, and three meals a day on all other days, are included.
Getting There
This guided motorcycle tour takes place in Tanzania. Starting in Arusha, you will then ride to Marangu, West Kilimanjaro, Lake Natron, and Mto Wa Mbu, and then back to Arusha. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/iridearusha/8-day-tanzania-guided-motorcycle-adventure-tour# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/iridearusha/8-day-tanzania-guided-motorcycle-adventure-tour# "Zoom out") [+](https://www.tri
